Best Public Preschools in Dover, DE (2025-26)

Best Dover Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 526 students in Dover, DE.

The top ranked public preschools in Dover, DE are Kent County Community School and Star Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Dover, DE public preschools have an score of 50% (versus the Delaware public pre school average of 19%), and score of 15% (versus the 22% statewide average). Pre schools in Dover have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Delaware public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public preschool average of 56% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Dover, DE (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Kent County Community School

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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65-1 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960

Gr: PK-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Rank: #22.

Star Hill Elementary School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
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594 Voshells Mill/star Hill Ro
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-6117

Gr: PK-K | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Rank: n/an/a

Capital Early Childhood Center

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198 Commerce Way
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500

Gr: PK | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 129:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

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School

Location

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Central Middle School (Closed 2023)

211 Delaware Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1772

Gr: 7-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

General Henry H. Arnold Elementary School (Closed 2004)

950 Center Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 734-8500

Gr: K-3 | 125 students Minority enrollment: 28%

Mapleton Charter School At Whitehall (Closed 2023)

Charter School

401 Federal Street- Suite 2
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 735-4000

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Dover, DE?

The top ranked public preschools in Dover, DE include Kent County Community School and Star Hill Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Dover?

3 public preschools are located in Dover.

What is the racial composition of students in Dover?

Dover public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public preschools average of 56% (majority Black).